How Does Blood Clot?
Overview Blood clotting, also called blood coagulation, occurs in reaction to a wound to halt the flow of blood. This happens so that blood loss will stop and also so that the wound will be closed and no bacteria or…
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Overview Blood clotting, also called blood coagulation, occurs in reaction to a wound to halt the flow of blood. This happens so that blood loss will stop and also so that the wound will be closed and no bacteria or…
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To have friends, you have to be friendly. The answer might sound simple, but you would be surprised how many people there are who do not have friends, and they make such a big deal of wondering how others have…
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Overview Bleomycin is a widely used anticancer drug that can lead to severe toxicity, including serious lung problems, allergic reactions, painful sores, vomiting and weight loss. Administering bleomycin requires extreme caution. Errors leading to bleomycin overdose and failure to diagnose…
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We as people spend countless hours plucking and shaving to get the best physical appearance possible. In order to save time we have begun the search for permanent hair removal and also to save money. Whilst there are many methods of…
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Individuals come from all walks of life. Sexual attitude derives at an early stage in life. From the time we begin to understand and form words of our own. We begin to see all types of body language that gives some kind of…
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Forgiveness is a vital social skill we all must possess in order to be happy and successful in life. Yet, due to our human nature, we are prone to holding on to resentment, nursing grudges long after the problem should…
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When you feel stressed, your brain triggers a “fight or flight” response from the prehistoric era, when fighting or running away were humanity’s primary problem-solving techniques. Because starting a fist fight with your coworkers or running away from your cable…
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I consider myself something of an authority on this topic since I was actually proposed to during Christmas! A few days before the holiday, I was cooking dinner for myself and my boyfriend. When he got home, he told me…
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Would you buy yourself a new outfit without trying it on first? Or a new car without taking it out for a test drive? No? so why would you commit yourself to one person for the rest of your life…
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Not so long ago the idea of a man plucking his eyebrows would probably be received with a guffaw of laughter from most people you might ask. However these days it is an increasingly common practice, and as men are…
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Overview The Bowflex home gym is an exercise machine that involves a system of cables, pulleys and resistance rods. The basic model supports up to 210 pounds of resistance and enables the user to perform more than 30 exercises. With…
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Romance. What is romance? People die for each other in romance? Why? People feel shattered if a breakup occurs? Why? Why write poems and notes on romance? Romance, to me, is the appreciation of two people who are celebrating the lucky coincidence…
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To be liked for who we are is something we all strive for. Likability can be a very rewarding experience, and can also make life easier when dealing with others. To have the people we are communicating with on our side will only add to the positive…
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Sometimes your not sure what to call it. Bare Escentuals…Bare Minerals…i.d. bareMinerals. Needless to say with everyone going natural it’s hard to find whom is whom. Personally from my own experience and those people I know, friends, co-workers…the best is…
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Overview The Bowflex Motivator is a home gym designed to assist in exercises by providing resistance through a combination of cables, pulleys and flexible rods. You can use the Motivator in more than 50 exercises that target the abdomen, chest,…
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Overview Dry hair often feels coarse and parched and can be difficult to style or manage. It lacks the oil and moisture necessary to nourish hair strands, particularly at the ends where dry hair is often most noticeable. It may…
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Overview Developed in 1995, Laughter Yoga is a type of exercise that combines unconditional laughter with deep breathing and stretching to deliver the physical, emotional and spiritual benefits of laughter. Laughter Yoga may be incorporated into a regular yoga exercise…
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Gardeners consider an abundance of earthworms a sign of healthy and fertile soil. Earthworms have little individual effect on the world, but as a group these small creatures gradually move mountains of debris and minerals. A single acre of of…
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Summertime! Glorious weather and most of us like to bare a bit more of our bodies. If we don’t have smooth legs all winter we certainly need them if we go without tights, I personally normally shave but have a…
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The Wii balance board, originally released with the game “Wii Fit,” allows you to control your virtual avatar, or Mii, with your entire body. Look for games with balance board compatibility to get the most out of your Wii accessory….
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We’ve all heard the saying “Opposites attract,” It happens in the movies all the time. There’s Princess Fiona and Shrek, Edward and Vivian in Pretty Woman, David and Natalie in Love Actually and Danny and Sandy in Grease to name…
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Reproduction is absolutely not the sole reason for sexual activity in humans! It is the sole reason for sexual activity in every living thing! Mankind is constantly busy trying to second-guess, or re-write nature! It cannot be done! There is…
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May 4, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Spider veins are named for their thin, spindly appearance that resembles the legs or webbing of spiders. They usually appear on the legs, thighs and face and occur when veins no longer function, causing blockages and clots to branch out…
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Stomach fat can indicate a higher risk of strokes, coronary disease and diabetes. In research supported by Wake Forest University and reported in ScienceDaily.com, Dr. Tongjian You, instructor in geriatric medicine, reported that, “considering the important role of abdominal fat…
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The flex ball, also known as an exercise ball or stability ball, is typically used as an aid for core strength and stability training. You can use the flex ball to train any muscle group in your body, but because…
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Sweet almond oil consists of the pale amber oil extracted from the kernels of the sweet almond, an edible nut not to be confused with its toxic cousin, the bitter almond. Used extensively in natural health circles, sweet almond oil…
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If you let it, children’s clothing can be astronomically expensive! It need not be if you are creative and willing to invest some time in looking for bargains. There are a number of places you can look for good deals…
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Kids’ clothing? Perfect fit? That may be an oxymoron! I assert that there is no such thing as a perfect fit in kids’ clothing – unless you want to get into the “Zen” of it: “A perfect fit is that…
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From the playground to the office, we want to be liked! There is a certain comfort that comes with being liked and having good friends. Just as we come into the world naked, we come into relationships blind. There is…
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Bitter orange, or “Citrus aurantium,” is used medicinally to treat a wide range of ailments, including indigestion, depression, insomnia and constipation. The dried outer peel and leaves of bitter orange are used in medicinal treatments. Today, bitter orange is used…
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Upper body training should incorporate multiple muscle groups and should emphasize on movement rather than muscles, according to Rodney Corn of PTA Global. If you go to most gyms, you will see that many exercises modalities such as weights and…
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